Author Topic: Center Crossmember (Read 1939 times)

abnormaltoy · « **on:** Jul 04, 2006, 12:58:41 PM »

I need to get some clearance on my center crossmember. I've got a few ideas, but I'd like to see what others have done...also any info on what doesn't work! Pics would be appreciated.
Mark

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 04, 2006, 04:51:35 PM »

like the stock crossmember hanging down like a giant anchor??

i have seriously considered having some plate bent at the right spots and make one like Marlins but covering more area

abnormaltoy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 04, 2006, 05:14:57 PM »

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Jul 04, 2006, 04:51:35 PM

like the stock crossmember hanging down like a giant anchor??

i have seriously considered having some plate bent at the right spots and make one like Marlins but covering more area

I'm sorry I didn't make it clearer. It's not the t-case crossmember...it's the horse collar lookin one.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 04, 2006, 06:28:51 PM »

why would you need clearance on that

gas tank??

abnormaltoy · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 04, 2006, 07:10:01 PM »

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Jul 04, 2006, 06:28:51 PM

why would you need clearance on that gas tank??

I think is going to hit drive shaft, since I've shortened the wheelbase...it'll be close

MR_DIY · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 04, 2006, 07:32:23 PM »

most that I've seen just cut out about a 6" section at topcenter and build a ___ out of plate.

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abnormaltoy · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 05, 2006, 12:59:06 PM »

Quote from: MR_DIY on Jul 04, 2006, 07:32:23 PM

most that I've seen just cut out about a 6" section at topcenter and build a ___ out of plate.
/ \

That's about what I was thinking, except with square or rectangular tubing.

MR_DIY · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 05, 2006, 02:15:22 PM »

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Travis Tritt (I know!) 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: Center Crossmember « Reply #1 on: Jul 04, 2006, 04:51:35 PM » like the stock crossmember hanging down like a giant anchor?? i have seriously considered having some plate bent at the right spots and make one like Marlins but covering more area Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way abnormaltoy [OP] Crawler Guru Turtle Points: 714 Posts: 640 Member since Jul '03 I'll do the thinnin' around here Baba Looey! Re: Center Crossmember « Reply #2 on: Jul 04, 2006, 05:14:57 PM » Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Jul 04, 2006, 04:51:35 PM like the stock crossmember hanging down like a giant anchor?? i have seriously considered having some plate bent at the right spots and make one like Marlins but covering more area I'm sorry I didn't make it clearer. It's not the t-case crossmember...it's the horse collar lookin one. Logged The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first. I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. -- Winston Churchill Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008 "It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment." Travis Tritt (I know!) 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: Center Crossmember « Reply #3 on: Jul 04, 2006, 06:28:51 PM » why would you need clearance on that gas tank?? Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way abnormaltoy [OP] Crawler Guru Turtle Points: 714 Posts: 640 Member since Jul '03 I'll do the thinnin' around here Baba Looey! Re: Center Crossmember « Reply #4 on: Jul 04, 2006, 07:10:01 PM » Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Jul 04, 2006, 06:28:51 PM why would you need clearance on that gas tank?? I think is going to hit drive shaft, since I've shortened the wheelbase...it'll be close Logged The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first. I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. -- Winston Churchill Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008 "It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment." Travis Tritt (I know!) MR_DIY Crawler Guru Turtle Points: -40 Posts: 595 Member since Sep '05 this is why I'm web wheelin' Re: Center Crossmember « Reply #5 on: Jul 04, 2006, 07:32:23 PM » most that I've seen just cut out about a 6" section at topcenter and build a ___ out of plate. / \ Logged I'm going yota JUST so I can buy from Marlin more. quote- goes to show that a ramp hero doesn't always have what it takes to be a trail hero as well. abnormaltoy [OP] Crawler Guru Turtle Points: 714 Posts: 640 Member since Jul '03 I'll do the thinnin' around here Baba Looey! Re: Center Crossmember « Reply #6 on: Jul 05, 2006, 12:59:06 PM » Quote from: MR_DIY on Jul 04, 2006, 07:32:23 PM most that I've seen just cut out about a 6" section at topcenter and build a ___ out of plate. / \ That's about what I was thinking, except with square or rectangular tubing. Logged The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first. I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. -- Winston Churchill Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008 "It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment." Travis Tritt (I know!) MR_DIY Crawler Guru Turtle Points: -40 Posts: 595 Member since Sep '05 this is why I'm web wheelin' Re: Center Crossmember « Reply #7 on: Jul 05, 2006, 02:15:22 PM » Logged I'm going yota JUST so I can buy from Marlin more. quote- goes to show that a ramp hero doesn't always have what it takes to be a trail hero as well.